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Best eBook Creation Software in 2026

Preparing an ebook means considering how it will read and which formats you need to deliver. Koberger and Leanpub lead the opening entries, with Bloom and Plumati also among the first options. Compare reflowable layout with fixed-layout support, then check EPUB and PDF export alongside the import formats you use. Ebook validation and accessibility tools offer further preparation details to weigh. The comparison also covers free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. Entries are ranked, and the listed layout, export, and preparation features can help you assess which software aligns with the book you are making.

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    Bookalope

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Bookalope combines document cleanup and formatting with validation and accessible output options. Check plan-specific imports and pricing, and note that PDFs cannot be used as inputs.

    9.2 Visit site
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    Vivliostyle

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Vivliostyle offers browser-based previewing and command-line PDF output in an open-source publishing project. Check the tool requirements and reciprocal license terms for the workflow you plan to use.

    8.5 Open source Visit site
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    AnyFlip

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+3

    AnyFlip offers PDF-to-publication conversion, interactive editing, analytics, and several publishing outputs.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $13.08/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Pressbooks

    Free trial Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Pressbooks combines book editing, web publication, file export, and optional educational integrations.

    7.7 7-day trial Visit site
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    Bloom

    Free plan AndroidLinuxWeb+1
    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Book Creator

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Choose Book Creator for classroom book projects that benefit from multimedia creation, collaboration, accessibility features and translation.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    FlowPaper

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    FlowPaper combines PDF publishing with interactive content, hosting choices, and viewer analytics. Check the plan’s publication quota and term against your publishing needs.

    7.5 From $75 · 90-day trial Visit site
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    ePubEditor

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    ePubEditor combines multimedia and interactive ebook authoring with formats used for publishing and e-learning.

    7.3 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Koberger

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

    Koberger combines manuscript formatting, previews, and reusable series layouts in a browser-based workflow. Note that finished-file export requires a paid Pro plan.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
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    Kotobee Author

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Educators, publishers, and training teams should consider Kotobee Author if they need interactive ebook authoring, assessments, and multiple export formats.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $150 Visit site
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    Plumati

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    Plumati combines ebook authoring, interactive quiz blocks and multiple export formats, with a free plan for EPUB and web output.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $14.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    eBook Creator

    Free plan Mac

    Choose eBook Creator if you use a compatible Mac and want to produce EPUBs from DOCX files or Markdown with styling and preview tools.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Kindle Create

    Free plan MacWindows

    Kindle Create prepares completed manuscripts for KDP in reflowable, print replica, or comic formats.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Icecream Ebook Reader

    Free plan Windows

    Choose Icecream Ebook Reader if you want Windows reading, library organization, and annotation tools in an app that the maker says works offline.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $49.94 Visit site
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    Leanpub

    Free plan APIWeb

    Leanpub combines book and course production with an integrated storefront and reader-selected pricing. Check the plan’s publishing limits and royalty terms against your needs before choosing it.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo Visit site
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    TapBookAuthor

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Choose TapBookAuthor if you need to create interactive e-book apps with a visual editor and publish them to major app stores.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Sigil

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Sigil provides EPUB editing, import, and cleanup tools at no cost. Users seeking the former WYSIWYG Book View should know it has been removed; PageEdit is a separate option launched through Sigil.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Magic Author

    Free plan Web

    Magic Author combines eBook editing, multiple export formats, and cover creation options in a web platform.

    6.8 Visit site
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    XMLmind Ebook Compiler

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    XMLmind Ebook Compiler offers broad ebook output and book-structure features at no cost.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Reedsy Studio

    by Reedsy Studio
    Free plan Web

    Reedsy Studio provides a free web-based starting point, with Craft and Outlining adding distinct writing tools. Consider its web-only access and basic export formats when choosing it.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    StoryJumper

    Free plan Web

    StoryJumper supports collaborative book creation and several ways to download or order finished work.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Vellum

    Free plan Mac

    Vellum offers book-specific layout and preview tools for ebook and print editions, with a free download for exploring before purchase.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Jutoh

    by Jutoh
    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    Jutoh offers broad desktop ebook production and accessibility tools without requiring cloud operation.

    6.2 From $45 Visit site
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    Atticus

    by Atticus
    Paid WebWindowsMac+3

    Pick Atticus if you need book writing and formatting tools with publishing support, multiple export formats, and online and offline access. Look elsewhere if you need version history or a free plan.

    6.1 From $147 Visit site
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    Lacuna

    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Lacuna if you want desktop tools for formatting manuscripts into EPUB files and print-ready PDFs, with controls for both book design and print settings.

    6.0 From $149 Visit site

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